Why do we need two eyes to see?
Hands-on Activities
Ever wondered why we have two eyes (and not one, three or more)? Find how your two eyes work together in this hands-on activity.
Why is everything so small down there?
Hands-on Activities
Explore how we see things far and near and from different angles. It's all about perspective!
Zoetrope
Interactives
Zoetropes are an early form of animation technology. Learn about this Ingenium artifact and make your own version of this artifact using 3D printing!
What is Sound and How do we Hear it?
Backgrounders
Learn how sound travels in waves and how it is measured in this backgrounder.
What if You Could Choose Your Baby?
STEM Explained
Many people have had children using assisted reproductive technologies. But some of these medical biotech techniques can raise some ethical issues.
Understanding the Teen Brain
STEM Explained
Teen brain development prepares teens for adulthood, but also affects their emotions.
Temperature on Earth and on the ISS
Backgrounders
Temperature is an important part of life on Earth and life in space. This backgrounder explains what temperature is, how it affects people and how it is controlled on the International Space Station.
The Benefits of Going Outside
STEM Explained
Spending time outside has important physical and psychological benefits. It can even help you learn better!
The Surprising Reason You Feel Awful When You're Sick
STEM Explained
Viruses can make you feel awful! This article explains how feeling bad might be your immune system’s way of helping you heal.
Sound vs. Noise
STEM Explained
What is the difference between sound and noise? How do they affect your hearing? And is noise always a bad thing?
Noise on Earth and on the International Space Station
Backgrounders
This backgrounder explains what noise is, how it is measured, and how it affects our hearing, wellness and more.
Is a green apple always green?
Hands-on Activities
What does light have to do with colour? Observe some colourful fruit under different conditions to learn why we see the colours we see!
Is feeling always believing?
Hands-on Activities
Get your hands cold for science and explore the topic of sensory adaptation.
Light on Earth and on the International Space Station
Backgrounders
This backgrounder explains what light is, how it is measured, and how it affects people on Earth and astronauts on board the International Space Station.
How fast can you react?
Hands-on Activities
What is a reflex? Test your reaction time and find out why reflexes are important in this challenge activity.